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title: "Why DLITCBL in IMS DB programs you need"
description: "IMS DB Mandatory statement is DLITCBL for all COBOL and IMSDB programs. Read for full details"
url: https://srinimf.com/2016/10/18/why-dlitcbl-in-ims-db-programs/
date: 2016-10-18
modified: 2026-10-09
author: "Srini"
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---

# Why DLITCBL in IMS DB programs you need

The DLITCBL is an entry point to COBOL to access the [IMS DB](https://srinimf.com/2012/02/09/imsdb-gsam-openclosegn-calls/) database.

This is Mandatory in all COBOL and IMSDB programs.

The keyword ‘*entry*‘ says that connecting COBOL to an external interface. I mean that is IMS DB.

**The syntax is as follows**

```
PROCEDURE DIVISION. 

   ENTRY ’DLITCBL’ USING IOPCB
```

**Notes:**

- DLITCBL is allowed only in the **main program**.

**Also, read**

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